Nursing (NURS)

Key concepts from chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, and immunology in an 8 week format. Successful completion of this unique preparatory course is expected to position students for success in the graduate level pathophysiology and pharmacology courses.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

The scope of practice and responsibilities of the family nurse practitioner in prevention of disease, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of patients with common illnesses are explored.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Diagnosing and managing childbearing women from preconception through uncomplicated pregnancy and postpartum periods and providing primary care to children and their families from newborn through adolescence periods.

Preparing the advanced practice nursing student to critically evalute knowledge, research and evidence for implementation of best practices in healthcare in order to deliver safe, ethical, culturally senstive evidence based care for patients in diverse settings.

Application of theoretical concepts studied in NURS 600. Comprehsive assessments, formulation of differential diagnoses, and the development of plans of care to manage acute and chronic complex in a variety of practice settings.

Foundation for leadership in interprofessional collaborative endeavors to address health policy that prepares learners to analyze and influence health policy and explores the role of nurse practitioners in the creation and modification of health policy.

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Capstone course draws on material and concepts learning throughout the FNP program and explores additional complex issues including management of pain, caregiver burden, palliative care, and end of life.